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  1. john b
    Happy Birthday
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    Well that's 7days so I am allowed to remind you I still have some left
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    Have a quick look here http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=38494
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    Just to add some supplementary images which may also help
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    Just to say thanks and there was Took my daughters out on a boat and we have a great time
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    This is the topic that ended up becoming the 'Solway Thread' http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=45969
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    John I think that if the birds can get underneath the trap and see/interact with the call bird you might struggle to make a catch. If the bottom is solid though you'll probably be OK. If you're purpose making a structure though I would make one post 'outside' the square and leave it significantly higher - that way you'll create an ideal sitting post.
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    I've managed to get hold of some of the specialist clip pliers that you use to join mesh to make cages. I've got a few 'kits' for sale - a pair of pliers plus 200 clips for £29 all in. PM me if you're interested. John
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    Well howdy Lodgekeeper - I'm glad you liked the plans. I have to confess I'm trying to catch a new call bird using eggs too at the moment with a similar lack of success. This in comparison with Woodga catching one almost immediately using a rabbit as bait. I am now fairly convinced that baits need to be seasonal; eggs and nest are OK in the springtime when birds are naturally nesting By this time of year it needs to be carrion - lots of young rabbits and other animals born in the year will be dieing off so that is what they'll be used to feeding on. Unfortunately in the spot I'm
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    I might be having a couple of days down in Devon next week - nothing certain yet but I keep promising the kids I'll take them out on a Mackeral boat. Anyone know if there's much about ? don't want to waste my time and money
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    This might help http://www.wiremesh.net/wiregauge.htm
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    Cheers Lads
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    Really ? Go on then, I'm intrigued. I can't think of another type off hand. Can you tell us a bit more about the type you're after ? JB
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    Have a look at Richie's post too if you want to see how the work. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=53942 Oh and nice going Nealy - that looks very effective
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    I can do you one of these but to be honest it would be a pain. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...st&p=503197 These are on ebay but I've no idea what they are like http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trk...ian+rabbit+trap
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    Link please
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    I do not believe you could legally keep one as a pet. However a small stock of call birds, to be used in rotation, could in my view be kept quite legally in a suitably sized aviary.
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    I think it's just a split peg arrangement - bit like a Larsen. May be hinged at the ends
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    Here you go THIS might help
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    Well done Stubby - about time too And very well done for getting them out of the wet - does show the need for regular checks as you were doing. They will be fine as call birds but personally I would keep the smaller one. My experience is that they are more effective somehow. As for pets ? I don't think it's legal to make any wild bird captive as a pet, although, as in the case of call birds, the law make some exceptions for specific purposes.
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    I think those are really great. well done
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    http://www.politicsforum.co.uk/forum/ http://www.politic.co.uk/ http://www.politicsandcurrentaffairs.co.uk/Forum/ http://www.politicsforum.org/
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    FFS people - leave you alone for five minutes and off you all go again. Can I remind you that us this primarily a Hunting site. There are lots of politics forums about on the internet I am quite sure so if you want to discuss racial integration, local politics and the rights of the individual go and do it there. I deleted the thread both times not because I don't agree any particular point of view and not because I am cowtowing to any social pressure. I deleted it because is the same bloody rubbish we have been round time and time again, that serves no value on this site and at wo
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    Thanks very much to all those who've bought a copy - now lets see some of you making some traps ! There are plenty of copies left if anyone else is interested.
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    I have now managed to successfully import a batch of Speed Dip from the US - but it's all been taken already. With a bit of luck there should be some interesting posts on here in the next week or so showing what the results look like. I am going to get some more and am willing to make it available to UK members on here. However it's a bit of a pain with import, customs and everything else and is a fair financial outlay so I am only prepared to supply it on a preorder and prepaid basis. I will supply a 1 quart tin of black speed dip for £19 plus £5 postage & packing. If you live c
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